Lycée Français International de Lusaka is a French Curriculum / British Curriculum / Cambridge (Primary) school in Lusaka, Zambia. Founded in 1980. Annual tuition ranges from $5,978 to $11,127 USD.
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Lycée Français International de Lusaka (LFiL), established in 1980, is the only French school in Zambia and a member of the AEFE network, serving students aged 2 to 18 from over 33 nationalities. The school follows the French Ministry of National Education curriculum with bilingual instruction in English and French, from nursery through upper secondary, culminating in the French Baccalauréat. Located in Longacres, Lusaka, it offers personalised academic support and after-school activities through a partnership programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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The only French school in Zambia and a member of the AEFE network. Offers continuity from nursery to upper secondary following the French Ministry of National Education programmes, culminating in the internationally recognised French Baccalauréat. Bilingual instruction in English and French with an Equivalency Table mapping the French system to British and American frameworks. Serves over 33 nationalities with personalised academic support plans (PAP, PPRE, PAI).
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Maternelle (TPS/PS/MS) | EUR 5,978~$ 6,498 |
| Primaire (GS/CP/CE1/CE2/CM1/CM2) | EUR 6,839~$ 7,434 |
| Collège (6ème/5ème/4ème/3ème) | EUR 9,570~$ 10,402 |
| Lycée (Seconde/Première/Terminale) | EUR 11,127~$ 12,095 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EUR 5,535 - 10,303. Application fee: $1,080.
Admissions Process
- 1Determine level and age — Maternelle is for children over 2, with four age bands (TPS, PS, MS, GS); no language pre-requirements. 2. Primary: students from French or AEFE-accredited schools are admitted automatically on academic record; others take a placement test; meeting with administration encouraged for children over 7. 3. Middle and High School (6ème–Terminale): AEFE-accredited students admitted automatically; others take a placement test; no language pre-requirements. 4. School year runs early September to end of June. 5. Contact the secretariat at [email protected] or by phone for inquiries.
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Private school within the AEFE network. A School Board (8 members: 5 elected parents, management, and French Embassy representative) oversees budget and strategy. A School Council (12 members including staff, parents, a student representative, and management) handles pedagogical matters.